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Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" album, inspired by classic Westerns, receives praise and breaks streaming records. Fans discover missing tracks on CD and vinyl, sparking backlash. The album's innovative blend of genres and Beyoncé's fashion choices are widely discussed, while critics applaud her genre-defying approach.

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Beyoncé's latest project, "Cowboy Carter," a country music album, is making headlines, particularly for the song "Jolene," in which she collaborated with Stevie Wonder [1]. At the iHeartRadio Music Awards, Beyoncé accepted the Innovator Award, presented to her by Stevie Wonder himself [2][3][4]. During her speech, Beyoncé thanked her family and industry legend Cher [5]. In her emotional speech, she criticized radio stations and the music industry while expressing gratitude for the recognition [6][7].

The album, "Cowboy Carter," has received mixed reviews, with critics praising Beyoncé for her innovation while facing some backlash for venturing into country music [8][9]. Beyoncé's show-stopping appearance at the iHeartRadio event in an edgy, Western-inspired Versace outfit drew attention [10][11]. Audiences were also fascinated by her platinum blonde hair look [12].

Notably, Beyoncé revealed that Stevie Wonder played harmonica on the "Jolene" cover, adding a unique touch to the track [13][14][15]. Despite the album's success in breaking streaming records, some fans complained about missing songs on the CD and vinyl versions [16][17]. There has been considerable discussion about the sound and impact of "Cowboy Carter," with some considering it a groundbreaking move while others find it a bit polarizing due to the departure from her usual music style [18][19].

Beyoncé's acceptance speech and the album's bold exploration of country music have sparked conversations, with fans and critics alike dissecting the project for its significance in music history [20][21]. Through "Cowboy Carter," Beyoncé not only showcases her musical versatility but also challenges the industry's expectations, leaving a lasting impact on the music landscape [22][23].

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Thread Age 122 days

Number of Articles 378

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Recent Coverage

Will Beyoncé Finally Win Album of the Year Grammy With ‘Cowboy Carter’?

Billboard - 115 days ago - On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast: Could Beyonce's Cowboy Carter album break her losing streak in the Grammys' album of the year category?

Michelle Obama Praises Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ and Her ‘Ya Ya’ Call to Vote

Rolling Stone - 115 days ago - Michelle Obama shared a thread on X praising Beyoncé's album 'Cowboy Carter' and encouraged folks to vote, quoting the album's song 'Ya Ya.'

Beyoncé’s Album Cowboy Carter Was Inspired by These Classic Westerns

MovieWeb - 115 days ago - Discover which classic movie westerns help inspire Beyoncé's hit country album, Cowboy Carter.

Beyoncé Thanks Jack White for Inspiring ‘Cowboy Carter’

Billboard - 115 days ago - Following the release of her Cowboy Carter album on Friday (March 29), Bey sent a bouquet of flowers to Jack White.

Michelle Obama Loves Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' as Much as You Do

InStyle - 115 days ago - Michelle Obama praised Beyoncé's new album 'Cowboy Carter' while also encouraging her followers to get out there and vote.

Beyoncé says Stevie Wonder played harmonica on 'Jolene'

Los Angeles Times - 116 days ago - Despite not being listed in the credits or the track list, Stevie Wonder had a hand in the making of Beyoncé's new country-influenced album, 'Cowboy Carter.'

The Black History Story Behind One of Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Song Covers

The Root - 116 days ago - Queen Bey performs a beautiful rendition of The Beatles' hit 'Blackbird' with four Black female country artists.

The Unspoken Country History of Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’

Vulture - 116 days ago - Beyoncé’s new album, ‘Cowboy Carter,’ chronicles an artist with a voice pliable enough (and a following large enough) to crash whatever scene she pleases.

Beyoncé’s 'Cowboy Carter' Album: Features and Production Credits

Complex - 116 days ago - The country-inspired, 27-song album sees Beyoncé enlisting everyone from Paul McCartney to Linda Martell.

This Ain’t Just Any Milestone: Beyoncé Makes Spotify History with ‘Cowboy Carter’

Pure Wow - 116 days ago - This past Friday, Spotify announced that Beyoncé's eighth studio album, 'Cowboy Carter,' has become the music platform’s most-streamed album in a single day so far this year—as well as the first country album to hold such a title. Read more here.

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Recent Coverage

Will Beyoncé Finally Win Album of the Year Grammy With ‘Cowboy Carter’?

Michelle Obama Praises Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ and Her ‘Ya Ya’ Call to Vote

Beyoncé’s Album Cowboy Carter Was Inspired by These Classic Westerns

Beyoncé Thanks Jack White for Inspiring ‘Cowboy Carter’

Michelle Obama Loves Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' as Much as You Do

Beyoncé says Stevie Wonder played harmonica on 'Jolene'

The Black History Story Behind One of Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Song Covers

The Unspoken Country History of Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’

Beyoncé’s 'Cowboy Carter' Album: Features and Production Credits

This Ain’t Just Any Milestone: Beyoncé Makes Spotify History with ‘Cowboy Carter’

Beyonce Seemingly Responds to ‘Cowboy Carter’ Backlash in iHeartRadio Music Awards Speech

Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Is a Vivid Mission Statement. Let’s Discuss.

Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Songwriting Credits: Here’s Who Wrote Each Song

Beyonce's Cowboy Carter – 11 Things You Didn't Know About The New Album

Beyoncé Puts a Sexy 'Cowboy Carter' Spin on Western Style in All Leather at 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards

Beyoncé’s All-American Futurism

‘Cowboy Carter’ Isn’t a Country Album. It’s a Beyoncé Album.

Linda Martell: Country pioneer who features on Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter receives 127,000% streaming increase on Spotify

Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" breaks streaming records

Beyoncé thanks her ‘rock’ Jay-Z and their ‘3 beautiful children’ in iHeartRadio Music Awards 2024 speech

‘Cowboy Carter’ and the Complexity of the Black Experience